Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act

This bill, titled the Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act, was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Mace (for herself and Mr. Cloud). It would prohibit male students from participating in female sports at schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). The introduced text provides a short title and a single substantive provision: a ban on male participation in female sports at DoDEA schools, along with explicit definitions for terms such as “female,” “male,” and “female sport.” The bill is narrowly focused on DoDEA schools and does not address schools outside the DoDEA system. The definitions rely on binary biological concepts related to reproductive anatomy, rather than gender identity. Because only the initial sections (short title, prohibition, and definitions) are included in the provided text, the bill’s full set of enforcement provisions, penalties, or implementation details are not visible here. If enacted, the DoDEA would be responsible for enforcing the prohibition within its schools.